Browse Items (5 total)

• Evening gown

  Black silk jersey evening gown with graphic print in blue, yellow, and olive green; fit and flare; natural waistline; standing collar; bishop sleeves with cuffs; gathered skirt; full evening length. Label: "Ronald Amey".
  
  Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty.

  Tags black, dress, evening gown, gown, print, Ronald Amey, silk jersey

• Detail of underbodice in front

  Beige silk jersey dance dress; round neckline; sleeveless; waist yoke; braided jersey rope around waist; back identical to front with hook and eye closure; pleated jersey skirt; weight of hem has pulled on fabric; Grecian inspired.

  Tags beige, dance dress, dress, James Galanos, silk jersey

• Dance dress

  Beige silk jersey dance dress; round neckline; sleeveless; waist yoke; braided jersey rope around waist; back identical to front with hook and eye closure; pleated jersey skirt; weight of hem has pulled on fabric; Grecian inspired.

  Tags beige, dance dress, dress, James Galanos, silk jersey

• Ruana

  Bright red silk jersey evening ruana; unfinished; first steps in finishing front edges have been started.
  
  This ruana was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, couture, couture class, red, ruana, shawl, silk jersey

• Evening gown

  Gold sequined silk jersey evening gown; sheath silhouette; high neckline; long straight sleeves with zippers at wrists; straight skirt; full evening length. Small hole under left armpit; "Mermaid" gown.

  Tags evening gown, gold, mermaid, Norman Norell, sequins, silk jersey